Y2L4 What's green energy? Reading Comprehension

1. 1. What are these pictures mainly about?

• Pollution

• Green energy

• Solar energy

• Wind power

2. Read this text and choose the best option according to the character's opinion.

Lights out!

    

Last week, we went on a school trip. I love school trips! They are so interesting and fun! This time, we went to the EDF Energy Visitor Center, a power station. A super cool guide told us everything about energy resources. Fortunately, we didn’t have to take notes. He gave us a complete brochure with the most important information.

We started with a documentary film. I couldn’t believe my eyes! We are destroying our planet. So I decided I had to do something. This material was going to be of great help.

• We loved the EDF Energy Visitor Center experience.

• We didn't get much interest in the topic.

THE ENERGY WORLD

Energy

The energy sources we use can be renewable or non-renewable.

Renewable means that the sources can be replaced by nature. For example, forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care. Wind and water are renewable sources too.

Non-renewable means the opposite. Nature can’t replace the sources that are used to produce this kind of energy. For example, oil is non-renewable.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy comes from things we don’t easily run out of. It is also called “green energy” because it is eco-friendly, so it doesn’t pollute the air or the water.

There are several types of renewable energy:

• Wind Power
  In windy places, wind turbines can be used to generate electricity.

• Solar Power
  Solar panels can be used to produce electricity. One hour of sunlight has the potential to produce energy to power 2,880 trillion light bulbs.

• Hydropower
  Energy can be generated from water when it’s running fast.

• Biomass Energy
  Natural materials such as trees, plants and garbage also can be used to make electricity.

• Geothermal Energy
  Natural heat from under the Earth’s surface can be used to produce electricity.

• Non-renewable Energy

  Petroleum, coal, natural gas and nuclear energy are non-renewable resources. Currently, this is the type of energy that we use to power most electric devices at home. This type of energy is very bad for the environment and one day non-renewable resources will be gone. Fortunately, there are more and more technologies that can help us produce renewable energy.

Groups:

(a) renewable sources

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(b) non-renewable sources

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(c) Types of energy

• oil

• natural gas

• petroleum

• solar

• hydro

• coal

• water

• geothermal

• natural resources

• biomass

• forests

What are some ways to save energy and money?

• Using LED or energy-saving light bulbs and turning them off when not in use

• Using traditional incandescent light bulbs and leaving them on when not in use

• Using LED or energy-saving light bulbs and leaving them on when not in use

• Using traditional incandescent light bulbs and turning them off when not in use

What is one way to save energy when using air-conditioning?

• Setting the air-conditioning temperature to a comfortable level

• Setting the air-conditioning temperature too low

• Using the air-conditioning at a high temperature

• Avoiding the use of air-conditioning

What is one energy-saving tip mentioned in the passage?

• Using the washing machine only when there is a full load of clothes

• Using a dryer instead of air drying clothes outside

• Leaving the washing machine on all day

• Using the dryer for every load of clothes

Read the last paragraph of the text and draw what called your attention the most.

Remember!

• Buy rechargeable batteries. You can use them more than once!

• Cycling saves oil and you don’t pollute! It’s also a good way of doing exercise and keeping healthy!

• Don’t open the fridge door if you don’t know exactly what you want!

If you have any doubts, call us.

In your opinion, what's the most important words in this text?

Read the text “Nuclear energy… Is it green?” and choose “True” or “False” according to it. If you cannot find the information, choose “Not given.”

1. In order to visit the power plants, you need special permission. Is it 'True', 'False' or the isnformation is 'Not Given'?

Nuclear energy… Is it green?

Belgium has two operational nuclear power plants with seven reactors: Doel Nuclear Power Station and Tihange Nuclear Power Station.

Some people are certain that nuclear energy is a good source of energy. However, not everyone thinks so. There are groups that want the plants to be shut down. They say that nuclear energy is dangerous and that accidents can happen.

Together, the power plants produce around 50% of the country’s electricity. People who live near the plants think that an accident would have terrible consequences.

The possibility of an accident is actually very low. There has never been one in the country and specialists say that the plants are completely safe.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Read the text “Nuclear energy… Is it green?” and choose “True” or “False” according to it. If you cannot find the information, choose “Not given.”

2. Everyone supports the use of nuclear energy. Is it 'True', 'False' or the isnformation is 'Not Given'?

Nuclear energy… Is it green?

Belgium has two operational nuclear power plants with seven reactors: Doel Nuclear Power Station and Tihange Nuclear Power Station.

Some people are certain that nuclear energy is a good source of energy. However, not everyone thinks so. There are groups that want the plants to be shut down. They say that nuclear energy is dangerous and that accidents can happen.

Together, the power plants produce around 50% of the country’s electricity. People who live near the plants think that an accident would have terrible consequences.

The possibility of an accident is actually very low. There has never been one in the country and specialists say that the plants are completely safe.

• True

• False

• Not Given